Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973)

Vigilante Slaughter comes under attack from Duncan, a local money launderer whose hit-man traps Slaughter in a car at a cliff, but Slaughter escapes, arms himself, and goes after Duncan's hideout.

Director:

Gordon Douglas

Writers:

Charles Eric Johnson (as Charles Johnson), Don Williams (character)

Stars:

Jim Brown, Ed McMahon, Don Stroud

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Brown	...	Slaughter
Ed McMahon	...	Duncan
Don Stroud	...	Kirk
Brock Peters	...	Reynolds
Gloria Hendry	...	Marcia
Dick Anthony Williams	...	Joe Creole (as Richard Williams)
Art Metrano	...	Mario Burtoli
Judith Brown	...	Norja (as Judy Brown)
Jacqueline Giroux	...	Mrs. Duncan (as Jackie Giroux)
Eddie Lo Russo	...	Arnie (as Eddie LoRusso)
Russ McGinn	...	Harvey Parker
Hoke Howell	...	Jimmy Parker
Chuck Hicks	...	Lyle Parker
Russ Marin	...	Crowder
Nick Benedict	...	Gains

Storyline

Vigilante Slaughter comes under attack from Duncan, a local money launderer whose hit-man traps Slaughter in a car at a cliff, but Slaughter escapes, arms himself, and goes after Duncan's hideout.

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Plot Keywords:

exploitation | blaxploitation film | grindhouse film | black man white woman sex | black man white woman kiss | 

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Taglines:

The mob put the finger on Slaughter...so he gave them the finger right back--curled tight around a trigger!

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original score, composed and performed by James Brown & Fred Wesley, has been erased from all current versions of the film in the US. In its place is a poorly constructed temp score featuring source music from other 1973 era American International films such as "Coffy."

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Goofs

It was made known that Slaughter is being pursued because he killed some gangsters in Mexico. In the previous film Slaughter chased them into South America.

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Quotes

Crowder: [Slaughter is about to leave] Is there anything I can do for you?... Give you a lift?
Slaughter: Yeah... Lock the place up when you leave.

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Alternate Versions

The 2001 VHS and DVD releases by MGM remove the original score, due to copyright problems, and replaces it with a different soundtrack medley cobbled together from other AIP blaxploitation titles.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Shaft (2019)

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Soundtracks

How Long Can I Keep It Up
Sung by Lyn Collins

User Reviews

Watch Slaughter slaughter

Here's another another golden oldie, a well made feature film, blaxploitation tale, with some thrilling action, especially the start, with the fake orange and reddy gore. We too, have hot broads, as well as the big black dude you don't mess with, as referenced by other black dudes: The one and only Jim Brown (Fireball in The Running Man) who makes most men look small. We have great villains, of course of being the eternal Don Stroud, plus a surprising well acted, and genuinely authentic performance by Ed Mcmahon. Some people want Slaughter dead, where he must of crossed some really bad guys, half the fun in the story, that has us, wondering if he'll survive, which we probably know he will. Recognize a voice and face right at the start. Sounds and looks like a very familiar Police Academy regular. How Slaughter survives a drowning, with his car catapulting off a towering cliff into the seas, had me flummoxed where his girl wasn't so lucky. If you like the attributes of what I've just mentioned, and you're a serious 70's action fan, this will make your night.

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1974 (Slovenia)

Also Known As:

Slaughter 2

Filming Locations:

Miami, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

American International Pictures (AIP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1